Drugs that act in various ways to reduce the number of loose stools are ________.
a. antidiarrheal preparations
b. antiemetic preparations
c. antispasmodic preparations
d. cathartic preparations
a. antidiarrheal preparations
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A nurse on the pediatric unit is preparing to pass medications for a 10-year-old client with exacerbation of asthma. Amphetamine (Adderall) and fluticasone (Advair) are scheduled. The nurse must be aware of which of the following?
A. Adderall and Advair should not be given at the same time. B. Adderall is used to reduce bronchospasms. C. Advair must be given with food. D. Adderall and Advair each have look-alike/sound-alike medications.
To diagnose an immunodeficiency of
a. B cells, serum protein electrophoresis and immunoglobulin quantitation by nephelometry is performed b. T cells, live yeast is injected intradermally, and the size of the delayed type of hypersensitivity reaction is measured c. T and B cells, a spleen biopsy is performed followed by immunohistochemistry d. macrophage, the enzyme levels are measured
What is the correct breakdown and translation of the term underlined below?Patient: Susan NesbitDate of Admission: 7/7/2015Date of Discharge: 7/17/2015Admission Diagnosis1. Dysuria2. FeverDischarge Diagnosis1. Pyelonephritis2. Perinephric AbscessDischarge Condition:StableConsultationsNephrologyUrology
A. pyelo (many) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of both kidneys B. pyelo (pus) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney caused by pus C. pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (kidney) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis D. pyelo (pelvis) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder and renal pelvis E. pyelo (pus) + nephr (bladder) + itis (inflammation) = inflammation of the bladder caused by pus
Long-term use of oral contraceptives decreases a woman's risk for ovarian cancer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false